Beneath Her Gaze
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About Beneath Her Gaze
Beneath Her Gaze is a single-route visual novel with simulation elements developed by Kazarinka. Released on September 25, 2025, it plays out on PC as a slow-burn story centered around a towering, enigmatic woman. The game blends dialogue-driven storytelling with light management mechanics, tasking you with figuring out her mysterious past while balancing her peculiar needs. Set in a minimalist, eerie atmosphere, it leans into psychological intrigue over action. Best described as a dialogue-heavy experience where every choice feels like a step deeper into an unsettling puzzle.
Gameplay
You navigate a linear story through text-based conversations and environmental exploration. The simulation aspect involves monitoring the woman’s mood, hunger, and curiosity, which shift based on your interactions. Each session mixes reading dense dialogue with quick-time clicks to influence outcomes. Puzzles are sparse but tied to uncovering fragmented memories, often requiring you to piece together clues from prior conversations. Controls are mouse-only, with a focus on menu navigation. The pace is deliberate, often stretching sessions into 2-3 hour blocks as you sift through narrative dead ends and cryptic hints.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 7.8/10, with 68% completion and an average playtime of 6.2 hours. Community moods skew curious (42%) and uneasy (31%), with 18% labeling it “tiresome.” Critics praise its “creeping oddness” but note “repetitive dialogue loops.” The 32 achievements add 1.5 hours to playtime on average, mostly for discovering hidden dialogue. Steam reviews highlight the game’s “slow drip of unease” but warn it’s “not for impatient players.” 22% of players abandon it before halfway, citing a “meandering script.”
PlayPile's Take
This game works best for fans of abstract narratives and slow psychological builds. At $19.99, it’s a low-risk experiment if you enjoy figuring out character-driven mysteries. The 32 achievements offer minor replay value but don’t fix the core issue: the story often drags. Skip if you prefer active gameplay or tight pacing. For others, it’s a niche experience worth sampling, especially if you’re drawn to eerie atmospheres and unconventional character studies.
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Single player
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